Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee

11/26/2024

Thanks so much for sharing AG Literacy with so many!! And, wow 900 students hearing about Agriculture!

11/22/2024

Hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week! If you're cooking a feast for your friends and family, according to American Farm Bureau Federation's 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey, it looks like it might cost you less than last year but will still be more expensive.

Read more ➡️ https://loom.ly/CsVFlH8

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11/18/2024

One of the BEST weeks of the year. Hope you are celebrating by reading to a class or students near you about our most important industry. 📚

Learn more ➡️ tennesseeag.org/ag-literacy

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11/12/2024

🌱🚜 Tennessee Ag Literacy Week is November 17th-23rd! 🌾📚 It's time to dig into the roots of our state's rich agricultural heritage and nurture the next generation of farmers, innovators, and environmental stewards. Let's sow the seeds of knowledge and grow a future where agriculture thrives in every classroom. 🌻

10/18/2024

Hurricane Helene Recovery Continues

--Primary agricultural needs and donation locations as of 10.18.24--

Tennessee Cattlemen's Association
UT Extension
Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee
Johnson County Equine and Agriculture Association
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency

10/15/2024

Thanks TN Farm Bureau for the continued support & being part of today's activity!

10/15/2024

Great information shared today, Always good to hear the legal perspective and thanks for updates from those dealing with the aftermath of the hurricane. Livestock 911 - Thanks to all involved for a successful program. Special thanks Farm Credit- a wonderful lunch sponsor!

10/11/2024

October is Pork Month...

10/07/2024

Thanks TN Agriculture!!

The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Disaster Relief Fund is a nonprofit and was established to help farm families following natural disasters. Donations to this fund may be tax deductible.

10/05/2024

Thank you for sharing some of the stories of our TN AG Strong!

10/04/2024

Primary agricultural needs and donation locations as of 10.4.24:

UT Extension
Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

10/03/2024

Below are some of the updated location times and needs.

Primary agricultural needs and donation locations as of 10.3.24:

10/02/2024

Ways to assist...

Primary Needs as of 10.2.24 - dog food, cat food, cat litter, sweet feed, cattle feed, crack corn, chicken feed, hay, water buckets, & water troughs.

09/30/2024

For those near the Knoxville, University of TN campus, who are ready to assist those in need in East TN.

The Tennessee State Department of Agriculture has requested that the UT College of Veterinary Medicine serve as the lead for animal-related supplies that ha ...

09/30/2024

The Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee (FACCT) is pleased to announce the hiring of Kevin Ferguson as Executive Director. Kevin recently retired after a 38 year career with the University of Tennessee Extension Service where he served as the MANAGE Program coordinator. The program assists families in analyzing their total farming business so they can make informed decisions regarding their future.

“We are excited to have Kevin on board” shared Dr. Waren Gill, FACCT President and former Director of the MTSU School of Agribusiness and AgriScience. “His background and experience make him the perfect fit to continue and expand the mission of FACCT.”

FACCT was founded in 2012 and its mission is to serve as a unified voice for humane animal care, well-being issues, and best management practices in Tennessee agriculture — FACCT provides pro-agriculture expertise and experience to effectively communicate with the public, media, lawmakers, and animal agriculture stakeholders.

FACCT’s Livestock 911 Conference will be held October 15 at the MTSU Livestock Center. “The Livestock 911 Conference provides hands-on training for law enforcement, emergency responders or anyone else involved in animal welfare emergencies.” Ferguson shared. “Animal agriculture is important to me and I look forward to furthering the mission of FACCT on behalf of farmers and those interested in livestock well-being.”

Ferguson operates a cattle farm in Rutherford County along with his wife Phyllis and daughter Haylee. He can be reached at [email protected].

For more information on FACCT or the Livestock 911 conference visit tnfacct.org.